Detroit Dark Red

Description

Detroit Dark Red

Detroit Dark Red is a classic beetroot variety known for its deep red colour and sweet, earthy flavor. It is highly valued for its nutritional content and culinary versatility.

Features

• Intense red flesh that retains its color when cooked.
• Round, smooth roots ideal for fresh market sales and processing.
• High in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Performs well in a range of soil types and climates.

Uses

Perfect for salads, roasting, pickling, and juicing.

Consumed for its health benefits, including improved digestion and cardiovascular support.

Application and Storage

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, spacing plants 5-10 cm apart in rows 30-45 cm apart.
• Requires regular watering to maintain soil moisture, especially during dry periods.
• Store harvested beets in a cool, dark place. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

Ingredients

Open-pollinated, heirloom seeds ensuring genetic purity and taste consistency.

Cucumber Marketmore

Cucumber Marketmore is a widely cultivated cucumber variety known for its resilience and consistent production. It is ideal for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation in Kenya.

Features

• Produces abundant, uniform fruits.
• Resistant to common cucumber diseases such as downy mildew and cucumber mosaic virus.
• Suitable for fresh consumption and pickling.
• Firm and crunchy, making it a favorite in salads and snacks.

Uses

• Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and pickles.
• Highly marketable due to its uniform size and appealing texture.

Application and Storage

• • Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, spacing plants 30-45 cm apart in rows 90-120 cm apart.
  • Requires consistent watering, especially during fruit development.
  • Store in a cool, humid environment to maintain freshness.